Tired of the traditional Christmas Tree. Learn how to make this easy Modern farmhouse DIY wood Christmas tree shelves. Add holiday cheer to any space, big or small, with a versatile minimalist tree that was a breeze to make from 2x4's.

Wonder why we decided to make this DIY Wood Christmas Tree Shelves? Since I have had my own place, I have always put up slim trees. I'm just fascinated by pencil-thin simple trees. I am not sure why I don’t like “traditional” wide trees- maybe it’s because I am just overwhelmed by how much you have to add to a big tree to make it look decent-Who knows?.

This year we have a huge great room and lots of space so I wanted more than just one pencil tree since it would just disappear in this big space. So I started looking for ideas on how to have a bigger tree without having a tree at all! So I came across some wooden wall tree shelves and We decided to supersize it to fit our current home.

The tree would match our modern Farmhouse decor and will serve as a display for my  Christmas houses mini collection. What also made this wooden tree idea so appealing was that it could be done for under $15!

This is how you can make your 6 foot DIY Wood Christmas tree shelf...

• 4- 2x4"
• 1 1/2" wood screws
• 150 grit Sandpaper 
• Minwax Dark Walnut stain 
• Decor

• Miter saw
• Angle finder
• Pocket hole jig
• Drill/ drill bits
• Orbital sander

Step 1: Make the frame for your DIY Wood Christmas Tree Shelves...

Start by cutting the wood: 1- 2x4x71" and 1- 2x4x68"- Both need a 64° angle at the top end and 13° angle at the bottom end.

Then cut the bottom shelf - which also completes the triangle frame: 1- 2x4x32" with a 13° angle at both ends.

Continue by placing the pieces of the frame on a flat surface, clamp it together and attach the pieces using wood screws. You may add wood glue for stronger joints- we opted not to since we plan on taking it apart to store it after the holidays.

Step 2: Build the shelves...

Cut the following pieces with a 13° angle at each end.

• 1- 2x4x8"
• 1- 2x4x14"
• 1- 2x4x20"
• 1- 2x4x26"

Proceed to attach the shelves- from largest to smallest - leaving 12" between shelf. Used 2 wood screws on each side to secure the shelf.

Step 3: Make the base of your DIY Wood Christmas Tree Shelves...

• Cut 2-2x4x14.5" and 2- 2x4x12"
• Make 2 pockets holes on one of the 2x4x12". 
• Proceed by joining the 2- 12" pieces with wood screws.
• Then attach the 2 - 2x4x14.5" to the 2 pieces of 2x4x12"- 2" from each end. 

Step 4: Attach the base to frame...

Then, use wood screws to attach the base to the center of the bottom support board.

Step 5: Sand and stain...

Using 150 grit sandpaper sand the tree.

Proceed by giving it one coat of Minwax in dark walnut.

Step 6- Decorate and Enjoy!

There are so many things you can display on this easy DIY wood Christmas tree shelves; you can add lights and garland, add rustic ornaments or festive decor. The possibilities are endless!

 I am using it to display my  Christmas house mini collection and the new wooden houses we just made. 

 It looks amazing and it’s very functional.

Did you make a DIY wood Christmas tree? How did you decorate it? I would love to know in the comments below.